Sinwar’s Death and the Escalating Gaza Conflict
While Israel celebrated Yahya Sinwar’s death as a form of justice, the removal of the Hamas leader did little to resolve the wider dynamics fueling the Gaza conflict.
The Post-Nasrallah Era: A Seismic Shift in Lebanon’s Politics
As the conflict escalates between Hezbollah and Israel, the stage is set for Hezbollah having to finally decide whether it is a political or a military organization.
The Making of an American Autocracy: Lessons from Hungary
As Americans go to the polls on Tuesday, they should look to Hungary for a sense of what’s at stake.
Gang Violence Crisis Spreads in Caribbean
Flush with cash from North America’s drug markets, and armed by guns smuggled from the United States, drug trafficking gangs have unleashed a wave of violence in the Caribbean.
Twilight of Naval Power? Ukraine’s Drone-Powered Black Sea Strategy
Advanced militaries take note: Ukraine has blunted Russia’s considerable naval advantages in the Black Sea region, and all without a conventional navy.
US Answer to China Economic Challenge Starts at Home
Sound industrial and geopolitically-minded policy is needed to shore up US competitiveness in the face of the challenges posed by China’s economy – not tariffs.
Sea Drones Helping Ukraine Win the Battle of the Black Sea
Despite its lack of a conventional navy, Ukraine has managed to drive Russian naval vessels out of the Black Sea with a combination of missile strikes and drone warfare.
Living for Gdansk: The Spirit of Solidarity in 2024
Gdansk, much like Poland as a whole, embodies a living history that continues to shape the balance of power in Europe and the broader geostrategic landscape.
M23 Talks Stall as Violence Flares in Eastern DRC
A renewed wave of hostilities between Rwanda- and government-backed rebels has broken out in eastern DRC, with both sides vying to control lucrative mining areas.
Hezbollah’s Military Tactics in the Post-Nasrallah Era
Despite Israeli successes in eliminating Hezbollah’s leadership, the group still appears ready and able to conduct a prolonged war of attrition in southern Lebanon.